How to Uninstall Windows Live Messenger

Windows Live Messenger is a pesky MSN product. It comes pre-installed on Windows Vista installations and is therefore difficult to uninstall. The software’s former title was Windows Messenger, which comes pre-installed on Windows XP installations. This method works to remove either of the two.

System Requirements

Windows XP or Windows Vista

Instructions

Press the Windows button on your keyboard, or launch the Start Menu using your cursor.

When you are prompted and asked to restart your computer, click “Yes.”

Alternatively, you could disable Windows Live Messenger. This allows you to disable Messenger without completely doing away with it. Messenger would remain installed but inactive. You would then have the option of reactivating Messenger later.